NBCRFLI receives CCMA Certificate of Accreditation

On 28 May 2013, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) Body resolved to accredit the NBCRFLI from 1 June 2013 to 29 February 2016 to conduct conciliations and arbitrations (including pre-dismissal arbitrations), subject to the agreed terms. This accreditation is an expression of the CCMA’s appreciation for the quality of the dispute resolution services as rendered under the auspices of the NBCRFLI and for their cooperation with the CCMA to enhance the quality of dispute resolution under the auspices of councils.

To view the certificate of accreditation, click here. To view the Government Gazette affirming the accreditation, click here.

Exemption of VAT on levies

Kindly note that monthly levy contributions to Bargaining Council have now been classified as exempt supplies for VAT purposes. This follows the recent insertion of section 12 (l) to the VAT Act, No. 89 of 1991 (as amended). Read more...

Road Freight and Logistics Industry Provident Fund update

The purpose of this circular is to explain Council’s present involvement with the Fund and to bring to your attention the very important changes that will occur with effect from 1 June 2013 as a result of the termination of the administration service level agreement between the Council and the Fund. Read more...

Change of Exemption application contact details

Please be advised that Mr Elvan Kock who inter-alia dealt with all exemption application matters is no longer employed by the Council. Read more...

Wage Increases – Implementation Date: 1 March 2013

The Main Collective Agreement has been extended by the Minister of Labour for the period ending 29 February 2016. Click here to read about the wage increases.

Amended Annexure A.6: Payment Voucher

Sick leave bonuses become payable on completion of the three year cycle after commencing employment or from the date that the previous sick leave cycle expires. In order to provide for sick leave bonuses to be paid out separately from annual leave, Annexure A.6: Payment Voucher was slightly amended. Click here to read more.